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R1 Seven
 Post subject: R1 Powered Locost Build
PostPosted: February 22, 2006, 10:18 pm 
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I have been meaning to put this in here for a while but just have not gotten around to it...so here goes. I am not planning to document the build here, just include a few highlights/milestones as I go along. I will also post whenever my build site is updated. That is the best place to read about the project.

Here is the site: http://www.underwood-racing.com/

And here is a recent photo:

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I'll be glad to answer any questions that you may have as well. Thanks for letting me share!

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Thats one nice looking garage! (cars looking great also)
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LOL...Thanks. That garage is one of the reasons my Locost build has suffered over the past couple of years. I had the shell built and then wired and finished the interior myself (with the help of a good buddy at times). It is a great place to escape. If I would have just put in some indoor plumbing, I could live out there. :D

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New update to the site added today.

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How much did jaz charge you for the custom fuel cell?
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Everything + shipping was around $193. Not dirt cheap, but not bad considering it is a custom configuration.

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Somewhat of a milestone reached tonight... The fabrication of the roll cage is complete. That was one of the last of the "hard" parts that I had left. I am planning on having the thing ready to tear down and paint by the end of spring.

Here is a current pic:

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More info and pics here: http://www.project-seven.goof.com/roll_cage.htm

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Looks great!
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That's a fantastic looking roll cage - very much what I have in mind for my own. I look forward to seeing the rest of the build!
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Asome looking built you got going. Also nice REX you got. I have a few CRX's in the past and love them.
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Thanks Spaz.

I love my CRX. I have owned it longer than any vehicle I have owned and it has served me well through the years.

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New update to the site today.

Hightlights are shift linkage and shifter (mock up unit) as well as some nice radius tubes at the rear fenders.

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More here at the bottom... http://www.project-seven.goof.com/chassis.htm

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Any chance you have a drawing or dimensions of the R1 engine/tranny?

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Kurt,

I wish I did... I would be happy to get some dimensions from it if there is something specific you need.

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Nuts... when I built my Mini I had to buy all the parts first, just to measure them and for the next project I'd like to avoid that. It's funny how the R1 is probably the second-most popular bike engine we use yet no one's modeled it. Oh well, if this were easy everyone would be doing it!

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